Meet Our Team

Jason Lehman

“Founder/Executive Director/WYSM President”

He is responsible for creating and delivering the program’s content. Jason also maintains relationships with community members, law enforcement officials, and community-based organizations in order to spread the WYSM message.

Mark Sopcik

“Board Treasurer”

He is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with community members/donors. In addition, Mark also manages WYSM’s finances. Mark graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting as well as a Masters of Accountancy.

Erik Miller

“Board Member”

As a member of the Advisory Board, Erik assists in enhancing the program’s content, approving the budget, and coordinating the WYSM presentations to other community-based organizations. Erik is a Long Beach native who grew up in a crime-ridden neighborhood.

Gregory Sanders

“Board Vice President”

Gregory Sanders is the founder and senior pastor of The ROCK Christian Fellowship in Long Beach, California, and member of WYSM’s Advisory Board. As an active community advocate for over twenty years, he has strived to balance ties between pastors, police, and the public.

Lorenzo J. Uribe

“Board Member”

He is a veteran of the Long Beach Police Department serving the community since 2005. He is also the president of the National Latino Peace Officer’s Association – Long Beach Chapter, an organization that promotes equality and professionalism in policing while providing educational workshops and mentoring to its members.